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Monsters’ Cooper Koch breaks silence on wearing a wedding ring despite not being married

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Rising star Cooper Koch has shared the adorable story of why he wears a wedding ring. Since September, the openly gay actor has captivated pop culture enthusiasts worldwide for his critically acclaimed performance in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. But like many Hollywood stars, Koch’s love life has also garnered a fair amount of attention, with many fans noticing the 28-year-old wearing a wedding ring during various public appearances, like Watch What Happens Live. While Koch confirmed that he had a boyfriend on the aforementioned Bravo show, he…

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My Policeman star Rupert Everett quietly married his long-term partner Henrique

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Rupert Everett is officially off the market. In a recent cover story for the Tatler, the My Best Friend’s Wedding star revealed that he and his longtime partner – Brazilian accountant Henrique – tied the knot during a secret ceremony. According to the news outlet, the joyous event occurred at Camden Town Hall earlier this summer. The two later celebrated their nuptials at Ciao Bella, which was noted as Rupert’s favourite restaurant. “I have always hated weddings, although I do love funerals. But when you get older… I have seen so…

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Thailand to become first Southeast Asia nation to legalise same-sex marriage

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In a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights”, Thailand is set to make history as the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. On 18 June, 130 senators voted in favour (with only four opposing the bill) to enact marriage equality, which would make Thailand the third territory in Asia after Nepal and Taiwan to do so. Before it can be officially passed, Thailand’s king Maha Vajiralongkorn needs to endorse the bill. However, the process is considered a formality, and it is expected to be granted. Same-sex marriage…

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‘We won’t live in fear’: Greece’s LGBTQ+ community stands strong after trans couple’s attack

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After a trans couple were attacked in Greece just weeks after same-sex marriage was legalised, the LGBTQIA+ community is standing united. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN A recent attack on a young trans couple in Greece has left LGBTQIA+ people shaken, with some describing the incident a reminder of how “extremely polarised” the country is on equal rights. A mob of almost 200 people cursed, spat and threw bottles at the pair in Thessaloniki on Saturday (9 March) night, resulting in the arrests of more than 20 people.…

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Here are the 10 best countries for LGBTQ+ people to get married

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The top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to get married has been ranked. Globally, 36 countries have legalised same-sex marriage – most recently Greece made history as the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to do so. Now the top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to wed have been ranked, according to a new list compiled by Hitched.co.uk. Hitched experts analysed how long same-sex marriage has been legalised in a country and the average cost of a wedding in each country (according to the Money.co.uk calculator). They also referenced the…

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Greece legalises same-sex marriage and adoption in historic victory

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Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same sex marriage and adoption in a historic ruling. This verdict makes Greece the 16th European Union country, 21st country in Europe and 37th country globally to pass a law. The country’s Parliament voted in a 176-76 majority in favour of the decision, on 15 February. Greece first extended civil partnerships to same-sex couples in 2015, but stopped short of equal parental rights. The new bill will allow same-sex couples to adopt children and recognises both parents as the legal guardian,…

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Greece doubles down on legalising same-sex marriage despite church opposition

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The Greek government has doubled down on their promise to legalise same-sex marriage amid church opposition. Back in July 2023, the country’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged to pass the LGBTQIA+ inclusive measure during his term. “Same-sex marriage will happen at some point and it’s part of our strategy,” he said during an interview with Bloomberg Television in Athens on 4 July. “Greek society is much more ready and mature.” While the country has recognised same-sex unions since 2015, LGBTQIA+ couples are only offered a handful of rights and benefits.…

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Five years free: A new life for many LGBTQ+ Indians

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Hemant Kumar dreams of living a simple life – with a loving husband, doting daughter and all the respectability that comes from being an old-fashioned family man in small-town India. Five years ago, Kumar thought that was just a pipe dream. But a historic 2018 ruling by the country’s Supreme Court to decriminalise homosexuality opened the door to love for millions of LGBTQ+ Indians like Kumar who live in small cities and towns around the country. Now the 21-year-old student dares to dream of finding love, living openly with another…

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of legally recognising same-sex couples

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Hong Kong’s top court has ruled in favour of giving same-sex couples legal recognition, though stopped short of demanding full marriage equality. The Court of Final Appeal on Tuesday, 4 September said that the government was violating the city’s Bill of Rights by not providing an “alternative framework” for the legal recognition of same-sex partnerships. Five judges handed down the decision after years of legal battles challenging the government’s refusal to allow same-sex marriage or civil unions. Their ruling said the legal recognition of same-sex couples will “provide them with…

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Nepal ordered to recognise same-sex marriage in “historic” Supreme Court ruling

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LGBTQ+ activists in Nepal are hailing an interim order from the Supreme Court which has cleared the way for same-sex marriage to become a reality. An order issued on 28 June will allow for the temporary registration of marriages for same-sex and non-traditional couples. It is not yet clear when the Court will make its final decision on the case and same-sex marriage is not yet fully legal – though its significance cannot be understated, activists said. Sunil Babu Pant, a former parliamentarian who is openly gay and a leading…

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